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Interrupted stringing

Q: Sometimes I get interrupted in the middle of string jobs, and I need to be able to stop and do something else. If you’ve mounted the frame properly in the stringing machine, why is it so important to finish the string job once you’ve started it? The only way I can do this is if I ignore everything else, or do my stringing in my off hours!

A: There are two basic factors to consider. First, even when properly mounted, the frame flexes a lot during the stringing process. Stopping mid-installation means that the frame is flexed out of its normal shape for however long you leave it that way. This can lead to deformation and failure of the frame. Second, string begins to lose tension from the moment it’s clamped off. If the first half of your string job is hours older than the second half, the racquet may not feel or play the way it should, and the customer is not getting what he paid for.

From the June 2005 issue
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